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NY A03313

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Doug Smith

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the current seasonal limitation on state liability for highway defects, which previously only applied from May 1 through November 15
  • Makes the state liable year-round for damages suffered by persons from defects in state highways maintained by the Department of Transportation
  • Maintains existing exemption from liability for defects in bridges over which the state has no control
  • Preserves current rules for state maintenance responsibility within incorporated villages, limiting liability to the state-maintained portion of improved highways

Legislative Description

Imposes liability on the state for damages to persons caused by defects in state highways year round.

Last Action

referred to transportation

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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